On behalf of a client in the financial services industry, we are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented operations and trading assistant to join the organization’s operations team. Playing a critical and dynamic role at the intersection of trading and operations, the ideal candidate will be adept at handling various tasks and challenges with agility and precision related to the day-to-day business operations and trading activities. The role requires both a proactive approach and a strong understanding of trading processes and operations workflows. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Baton Rouge, LA and reports to the Branch Operations Manager.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage the daily operations of client accounts, including account setup, client onboarding, maintenance, and documentation
- Assist with general office operations, including administrative tasks, scheduling, and coordination of office activities
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining accurate records and documentations for audits and regulatory reviews
- Assist implementing the best practices to enhance process efficiency
- Process asset transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assist with trading on the behalf of clients, including equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, ensuring accurate and timely execution of trades
- Provide exceptional service to clients by assisting with inquiries and addressing their needs promptly
- Assist with special projects and other duties as needed
Qualifications
Requirements for this position include the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or the ability to obtain them
- Previous experience in trading, operations, or wealth management preferred
- Understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, and asset transfer processes
- Strong technical skills with the ability to be proficient in trading software and portfolio management systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to be proactive and take ownership of tasks
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment with a willingness to take on new and varied responsibilities
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Emergent Method is a Louisiana-based management consulting firm focused on helping companies and organizations innovate, grow, improve their performance, and achieve their missions.
We do this by bringing people and ideas together to understand opportunities, let ideas emerge and create multi-faceted solutions with results greater than the sum of their parts. We come from backgrounds of solving complex problems and implementing change, working with clients to help navigate shifting landscapes and seize opportunities – including those they had not seen before. From strategic planning and organizational design, to project management and strategic communications, we are dedicated to helping our clients adapt, innovate and grow – pushing systems, agencies, and industries to new heights, while developing strategic, systemic solutions and processes to support those goals.
We opened our doors in 2012, and in 2017, we were honored as Company of the Year by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report and Junior Achievement, a recognizable benchmark of growth – and we seek the same measures of continuous improvement for the clients we serve. By definition, we are a team dedicated to our clients as they transform, come into being, or become prominent – as they emerge – by supporting organizational growth through systematic planning and action.
